Some people tape their mouths shut at night. Doctors wish they wouldn't
Having your mouth taped shut is the stuff of nightmares—but some people are doing just that to themselves. And in an attempt to sleep better, no less.
Sep 28, 2025
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Respiratory Tract Diseases: News and Research on Apnea
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Study: Periodic limb movements occur frequently in persons with epilepsy
Periodic limb movements (PLMs) occur frequently among persons with epilepsy (PWE) but do not occur more often than among those with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to a study published in Epilepsy Research.
Sep 22, 2025
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Do I have insomnia? Five reasons why you might not
Even a single night of sleep trouble can feel distressing and lonely. You toss and turn, stare at the ceiling, and wonder how you'll cope tomorrow. No wonder many people start to worry they've developed insomnia.
Sep 10, 2025
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Breathing device could have profound impact on survival for people with sleep apnea and type 2 diabetes
People with both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obstructive sleep apnea have a higher risk of death, but treatment with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) may reduce that risk by around 26%, according to new research being ...
Sep 8, 2025
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How 'brain cleaning' while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia
The brain has its own waste disposal system—known as the glymphatic system—that's thought to be more active when we sleep.
Sep 6, 2025
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Do weighted blankets work for anxiety? Here's what the evidence shows
They have been promoted as a remedy for anxiety and sleeplessness, with celebrities and influencers swearing by their calming effects. Weighted blankets—heavy throws filled with glass beads or plastic pellets—have gone from ...
Sep 3, 2025
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For young adults, less sleep means more risk while working and driving
Sleep-related risks in young adults are more complex than previously thought. Overlapping sleep problems can potentially increase the chances of accidents on the road and at work, according to a new study from Murdoch University.
Sep 3, 2025
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WiFi signals can measure heart rate—no wearables needed
Heart rate is one of the most basic and important indicators of health, providing a snapshot into a person's physical activity, stress and anxiety, hydration level, and more.
Sep 2, 2025
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New GLP-1 pill helps people lose 23 pounds in study
Eli Lilly says its new once-daily pill, orforglipron, helped people lose significant weight and lower blood sugar in a late-stage clinical trial.
Aug 27, 2025
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New patient-reported outcome tool for sleep apnea introduced
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine has developed and validated a patient-reported outcome tool for use in a clinical setting to monitor treatment response and longitudinal symptom progression in adults who have obstructive ...
Aug 25, 2025
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